Parachute Battalion 1941 | Classic WWII Paratrooper Training Film | Robert Preston War Movie Step inside the early days of airborne warfare with Parachute Battalion (1941), a classic black-and-white war film produced by RKO Radio Pictures.
This rare military drama follows three recruits as they undergo intense training to become U.S. Army paratroopers at Fort Benning, Georgia. Made with the cooperation of the real 501st Parachute Battalion, the film features authentic jump scenes, early airborne techniques, and historic aircraft including the Douglas C-33 and Dakota transports.
⭐ Starring: Robert Preston, Nancy Kelly, Edmond O’Brien, Buddy Ebsen
🎬 Directed by: Leslie Goodwins
📅 Released: August 1941
This film offers a fascinating look at the birth of airborne forces just months before the United States entered World War II.
If you enjoy classic war movies, WWII history, military training films, or vintage Hollywood, this is a must-watch.
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